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How to Track Proposal Engagement to Improve Close Rates

If you’ve ever sent a sales proposal and then waited... and waited some more, you already know why this blog exists. The good news is that proposal engagement isn’t some mysterious force. It can be tracked, understood, and acted upon. And when done right, it helps improve close rates in a way that feels less…
Prabir Chaudhary
22/07/2025
Prabir Chaudhary
22/07/2025

How to Track Proposal Engagement to Improve Close Rates

If you’ve ever sent a sales proposal and then waited... and waited some more, you already know why this blog exists. The good news is that proposal engagement isn’t some mysterious force. It can be tracked, understood, and acted upon. And when done right, it helps improve close rates in a way that feels less…
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How to Choose Software for Enterprise RFP Response: A Comprehensive Guide

Let’s face it: RFPs can be a headache for any enterprise.  Between juggling massive volumes of proposals, coordinating teams across departments, and ensuring compliance, it’s easy for the process to become chaotic.  But the right software for Enterprise RFP response can be a game changer, streamlining everything from collaboration to automation, and giving you back…
Ronak Surti
21/07/2025
Ronak Surti
21/07/2025

How to Choose Software for Enterprise RFP Response: A Comprehensive Guide

Let’s face it: RFPs can be a headache for any enterprise.  Between juggling massive volumes of proposals, coordinating teams across departments, and ensuring compliance, it’s easy for the process to become chaotic.  But the right software for Enterprise RFP response can be a game changer, streamlining everything from collaboration to automation, and giving you back…
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Platforms to Find RFPs: Finding Good RFPs is Hard. These Sites Make It Less Painful.

Looking for private-sector RFPs can feel like a bit of a wild goose chase. Unlike government RFPs, which are usually posted in one place, companies in the private sector tend to share their RFPs across different websites—or sometimes not publicly at all. So if you've been trying to figure out where to actually find these…
Ronak Surti
20/07/2025
Ronak Surti
20/07/2025

Platforms to Find RFPs: Finding Good RFPs is Hard. These Sites Make It Less Painful.

Looking for private-sector RFPs can feel like a bit of a wild goose chase. Unlike government RFPs, which are usually posted in one place, companies in the private sector tend to share their RFPs across different websites—or sometimes not publicly at all. So if you've been trying to figure out where to actually find these…
5 proven strategies to shorten sales cycle and boost close rates
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5 Proven Strategies to Shorten B2B Sales Cycles

(And Stop Deals From Dragging for Weeks) You know that awkward phase in sales where everything feels promising… but nothing’s actually closing? Yeah, that. It happens a lot—especially in startups. You’ve got leads coming in, demos are happening, there’s interest… but deals just sit. For days. Sometimes weeks. And suddenly, your entire pipeline feels like…
Manasvi Makhania
24/04/2025
5 proven strategies to shorten sales cycle and boost close rates
Manasvi Makhania
24/04/2025

5 Proven Strategies to Shorten B2B Sales Cycles

(And Stop Deals From Dragging for Weeks) You know that awkward phase in sales where everything feels promising… but nothing’s actually closing? Yeah, that. It happens a lot—especially in startups. You’ve got leads coming in, demos are happening, there’s interest… but deals just sit. For days. Sometimes weeks. And suddenly, your entire pipeline feels like…
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Ever been asked to "send over a proposal" and weren’t quite sure where to start?Or wondered why some proposals land deals while others get ignored? What if you could tailor your proposal to the exact situation and boost your chances of a yes? Business proposals come in different shapes and styles, each designed for a…
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